Zinc: Pumpkin seeds

Zinc: Pumpkin seeds

Chicago Tribune

How eating it helps: Studies have identified zinc as an important factor in decreasing depressive symptoms, as the vitamin can improve the response of antidepressants while reducing the side effects of antidepressant medication. A lack of zinc can trigger depressive behaviors, so load up on zinc-rich foods to balance your mood. RDA: 11 mg per day for men; 8 mg per day for womenRoasted pumpkin seeds (1 cup): 9.5 mg

How eating it helps: Studies have identified zinc as an important factor in decreasing depressive symptoms, as the vitamin can improve the response of antidepressants while reducing the side effects of antidepressant medication. A lack of zinc can trigger depressive behaviors, so load up on zinc-rich foods to balance your mood. RDA: 11 mg per day for men; 8 mg per day for womenRoasted pumpkin seeds (1 cup): 9.5 mg (Chicago Tribune)

How eating it helps: Studies have identified zinc as an important factor in decreasing depressive symptoms, as the vitamin can improve the response of antidepressants while reducing the side effects of antidepressant medication. A lack of zinc can trigger depressive behaviors, so load up on zinc-rich foods to balance your mood. RDA: 11 mg per day for men; 8 mg per day for womenRoasted pumpkin seeds (1 cup): 9.5 mg